News Archive

Schippers eases to 200m victory
Silver medallist in the women’s 200m in Rio, Dutch runner Dafne Schippers triumphed at the MEETING de PARIS.

Vadlejch pulls off javelin upset
Czech javelin thrower Jakub Vadlejch recorded a surprise result at the MEETING de PARIS.

One jump enough for Serbia’s Spanovic
Serbian long jumper Ivana Spanovic needed just one valid attempt to take the honours at the MEETING de PARIS.

Stade de France witnesses first-ever world record!
For the first time in the history of the MEETING de PARIS event, held at the Stade de France since 1999, a world record was beaten on Saturday, in the women’s 3000m steeplechase.

Kipketer repeats Monaco success
Having already claimed victory at the Herculis meeting in Monaco earlier this year, Kenya’s Alfred Kipketer picked up another 800m win at the MEETING de PARIS on Saturday.

Hastings continues to impress
Olympic gold medallist in the 4x400m relay in Rio, American athlete Natasha Hastings continued in the same vein on Saturday by triumphing at the MEETING de PARIS.

Beitia produces Olympic form in Paris
Just a few days after winning Olympic gold in Rio, Spanish high jumper Ruth Beitia clinched first place at the MEETING de PARIS.

Bett makes up for Olympic setback
Surprisingly knocked out in the heats in Rio, 2015 world 400m hurdles champion Nicholas Bett emerged victorious from the MEETING de PARIS.

Lavillenie shines in front of home support
In front of an excited home crowd, Renaud Lavillenie recorded a memorable 5.93m effort to triumph in the pole vault competition at the MEETING de PARIS.

Discus ends with same podium as in Rio
Just like in the Olympic Games in Rio, Sandra Perkovic won the women’s discus event at the MEETING de PARIS, finishing ahead of Mélina Robert-Michon and Denia Caballero.